Victorian "I Only Change When I Die" Gold Signet Ring token Wearing charms is thought to

Wearing charms is thought to have begun in order to ward off bad luck / evil spirits - part of human culture since pre-historic times when charms were made from shells

with two turquoise cabochons and foliate details

yellow and green enamel

An incredibly stylish Art Deco Target Ring

and is most likely of French origin

Victorian "I Only Change When I Die" Gold Signet Ring token Wearing charms is thought toDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A cool Victorian signet ring, with a round face featuring a leaf amongst a French motto "Je Ne Change Qu'en Mourant", translating to "I Only Change When I Die". A vow to life long fidelity, to always feel the same whether that be in love or friendship. Victorian jewellery often includes floral motifs, as part of their "Language of Flowers", whereby each flower or plant represented some romantic or emotional sentiment. Bearing